George Bernard Shaw
Dr Phil Hammond chooses Nobel Prize-winning playwright, George Bernard Shaw. With Matthew Parris. From 2007.
Comedian Dr Phil Hammond nominates the playwright, critic and political activist George Bernard Shaw as his great life.
Presented by Matthew Parris.
From the soggy Hay Festival of 2007.
The biographical series in which a distinguished guest chooses someone who's inspired their life.
Will their hero stand up to intensive scrutiny and merit the description of having led a great life?
Producer: Miles Warde
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2007.
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Great Lives
Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.
